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Doris Bentley Obituary
Bentley lost her long fought battle with cancer June 11th, 2012, at home in Brownwood, Texas, surrounded by her family and her beloved dogs. Doris was born on October 20, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, to Charles R. Eversole and Mary Gardner Eversole. Doris is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Russell Bentley; her children, Bonner Bentley of Austin, Margaret Bentley of Austin and Carter Bentley of Tyler; her grandchildren, Carson McHone, Fletcher McHone and Sophie Bentley; and Doris' extended family of former students in China, Chang Yan, Shj Xiao Hui, Tao Jie, Wang Meng, and Zhang Deng Ce.
Besides her family, Doris' two passions in life were her participation in Bible Studies and Christian organizations and her life long concern and care for abandoned dogs most recently involving her support of the Corrine T. Smith Animal Shelter in Brownwood. Doris was one of the founders of The Christian Women's Club in South Texas and was Rio Grande Valley area representative for Bible Study Fellowship. Also, while living on South Padre Island, Doris served as Senior Warden at St. Andrew's By the Sea Episcopal Church, the parish for South Padre Island and Port Isabel.
Doris' sincere hope is that her family and friends will continue to support the Corrine T. Smith Animal Shelter in Brownwood.
A memorial service for Doris will be held at St. John's Church Saturday, the 16th of June, 2012, at 5 pm. Following the service, Doris' family will welcome friends at a reception at the Bentley home, #8 Short Crest in Brownwood.
Doris' Family wishes to thank everyone for their loving and caring support during the last fifteen months.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Bentley
Sam McIntosh
September 23, 2012
Doris and her brother Charlie grew up next to us on Amherst St in Dallas. The Eversoles and the McIntoshes were just one extended family. Our deepest sympathy to the Bentley clan. Sam and Bill McIntosh
beth fedigan
June 18, 2012
Rusty and family, i was saddened to hear of Doris' passing. I have so many wonderful memories of her at St Andrews and the Grill Room. Her smile was one in a million, she will live on in our hearts.
Bill Wilkinson
June 17, 2012
Ben Reid had brought this to my attention. As I read it my memory went back many years to happy times in Houston and London with the Bentley family.
Despite the decades that have passed those memories brought a smile to my face.
Best Regards to all.
B C Wilkinson
W.L. Doherty & Co., Paige Obrien & Russell and ECCO General Agency
Maggie Rivers
June 17, 2012
My condolences to Mrs. Bentley family. May you cherish the fond memories. May our heavenly Father sustain the family during this difficult time.
Jane Rosamond
June 15, 2012
Rusty, the love and light Doris shared with all of us in this life will continue to shine eternally. May God comfort you and your family and give you peace
John Tamayo
June 14, 2012
Carter,
My family joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful mother. May you find comfort in the memories that you have of your special times together. May God sustain you and your loved ones in your time of grief.
June 14, 2012
Rusty, I will always have the fondest memories of my times with Doris from childhood and beyond. She was a wonderful Christian woman who is definitely an angel now.
Brenda Rowan Davis
Peggy Todd
June 14, 2012
Mr. Bentley and family am so heavy hearted to hear about your loss. Doris touched many people in her life, we are a bit better because of her loving spirit. My thoughts remain with you. God bless
Carlos Solis
June 14, 2012
Mr. Bentley
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. You have a wonderful guardian angel looking over you. The day will come and you will be together again.
Family of Carlos Solis
David & Myrna Lorenz
June 13, 2012
God Bless the Bentley Family during this time of grief. Mrs. Bentley was a very special woman and I will always remember her kindness and our great memories of the Grill Room on SPI. May the Good Lord continue to watch over her and her fine family. Our prayers are with you.
June 13, 2012
Rusty and Family; My deepest sympathy at the death of Doris. I celebrated Mass for her this morning (June 13). My prayers and love are with all of you. Father Frank Clancy, SCJ
June 13, 2012
Dear Mr. Bentley, Bonner, Margaret and Carter,
I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Doris was one of the most beautiful people I ever knew, always inside and out. I had tried to find all of you via the internet earlier this year, but was unsuccessful. I would have loved to have had one more conversation with her. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come. Heaven has gained another beautiful angel.
Love to all of you, Liz Lachowsky Baldock
Ron & Dyan Banks
June 13, 2012
We extend our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Ginny Ossanna
June 13, 2012
Rusty and family, My thoughts and prayeres are with you all. I've been thinking of Doris alot lately and always will remember the wonderful smile she always had. God Bless. Ginny Ossanna
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